Last night, the New York Rangers exhibited a lot of enviable talent and character against the Pittsburgh Penguins to ultimately win the game. A significant win against another Metropolitan division team and a good Metropolitan team, proves that the Rangers can be a tough team to play against.
Staying true to the past, when the Rangers get a comfortable lead, especially early in the game, they tend to unravel and become sloppy. However, this match was proof that they can have solid periods, they just need to string them together consecutively.
Looking at the standings, the Rangers will need to perform regularly like this if they want to be a serious contender.